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Vivek Sharma - Compassion - The Ultimate Essence of Ahimsa

Vivek Sharma - Compassion - The Ultimate Essence of Ahimsa

Update: 2023-03-03

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Growing up during a period of violence can foster the quest for nonviolence. Social activist and entrepreneur, Vivek Sharma grew up during the times of violent militancy in Punjab. In Episode 2 of Ahimsa Conversations Podcast, he explains how this shaped his quest for ahimsa as an effort in which he has not yet succeeded but which has enriched his life's journey.

Vivek is the founder-director of Gandhi fellowship program and is committed to training young people in compassionate processes.

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